DAY 1
Arrival in Dublin
- Your historical Ireland tour package will begin in Dublin
- Tour around Dublin, the vibrant and youthful capital of Ireland, where cosmopolitan lifestyle blends in perfectly with a rich traditional past. The city is pulsating with thousands of bars, chic restaurants, boutique hotels, amazing shopping places and impressive historical structures that will take you back in time
- Some of the highlights of this tour include the Trinity College, the Book of Kells, Chester Beatty Library, Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, Old Jameson Distillery, National Museum of Ireland, Christchurch Cathedral and Kilmainham Jail
- Enjoy a good night’s sleep at the hotel
DAY 2
Wicklow and Kilkenny
- Today, you will start your day with a drive to Wicklow, a delightful green town that is blessed with gushing rivers, friendly people and a charming village setting with a relaxed vibe – a town right out of a fairytale
- Enjoy a Wicklow Driving Tour and visit some premier attractions like Glendalough, Powerscourt House, AvondaleHouse and Avoca Handweavers
- Then, you will move towards Kilkenny, the most medieval town in Ireland. It is known for its ancient structures and medieval spirit that continues to linger among fashionable boutiques, hip bars and fine restaurants
- Visit the Kilkenny Castle, Medieval Kilkenny City and Kilkenny’s traditional Irish Music Pubs for a pleasant evening
- Enjoy a comfortable night at the hotel
DAY 3
Cork
- In the morning, you will depart for Cork, an 800-year-old Irish city that houses the Cork Opera House and several renowned art galleries and theatres. The city is full of artistic attractions and comes to life with spontaneous traditional musical performances
- On your Cork City Tour, you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone and receive the “Gift of the Gab” on your visit to the Blarney Castle
- You will also get to visit the Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery, the Cobh Heritage Centre and Dermot Ryan Kinsale Heritage Town Walk
- Enjoy a good night’s sleep at the hotel
DAY 4
Kerry
- Today, you will visit the picture perfect town of Kerry, the part of Ireland where sleepy villages, serene harbours, cosy bars and roads jammed with herds of sheep come together to inspire awe in the onlooker
- You will visit the Ring of Kerry, Staigue Fort, Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens and Killarney’s traditional Music Pubs
- Enjoy a comfortable night at the hotel
DAY 5
Clare
- Today morning, you will head towards Clare, a town rich in natural as well as structural beauty
- Enjoy the Jane O’Brien Ennis Walking Tours and explore the town and its rich history, bizarre legends as well as interesting insights
- You will also visit the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, where you can enjoy a delicious meal like a king, the beautiful Cliffs of Moher, the Poulnabrone Dolmen, the Burren, Doolin Village and the Burren Smokehouse
- Enjoy a good night’s sleep at the hotel
DAY 6
Galway
- Start your day with a visit to Galway, where the spellbinding beauty of remote villages, weathered mountains and farm animals is held together within stonewalls
- You will visit the Galway City to lose yourself in its Bohemian charm and laidback atmosphere
- Then, you will head towards Galway Crystal, Kylemore Abbey and Galway Music and Theatre Venues to have an evening full of songs, dance and refreshing drinks
- Enjoy a comfortable night at the hotel
DAY 7
Mayo
- Today, you will escape the rush of the modern world and step back in time when you reach Mayo, where you can relax amidst remote beaches and widespread natural beauty
- You will visit the Clew Bay, join thousands of pilgrims at Croagh Patrick, explore the Westport Heritage Town and Knock Shrine and meet John Wayne’s ghost in Cong
- Enjoy a good night’s sleep at the hotel
DAY 8
Midland tour and return to Dublin
- In the morning, set out to explore the best-kept secret of Ireland – Westmeath. Known as the ‘island of saints and scholar’s, Meath is studded with scenic lakes and heaps of history
- Some of the attractions that will be a part of your Midland Tour include Mullingar Market Town, Fore Monastic Sight, Belvedere House and Gardens, Hills of Tara and Slane, the house of St Patrick and the Gods
- After the tour, you will drive back to Dublin
- Enjoy a comfortable night at the hotel
DAY 9
Departure from Dublin
- Today will be the last day of your Ireland holiday package
- You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home